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New Entrant netWork: Business models for Innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience in European agriculture (2018-2021)

November 11, 2021
What do the next generation think should happen in Scottish agriculture to overcome the challenges of climate change and halt carbon emissions? This will be the topic for discussion during a tour and workshop at the James Hutton Institute’s...
October 10, 2021
Chris Scott-Park, of Portnellan Farm, on the banks of Loch Lomond, has been chosen as the winner of the final NEWBIE UK award for New Entrant of the Year for 2021. Originally a successful organic beef business and winners of the James Hutton...
September 9, 2021
Researchers from the James Hutton Institute are seeking views from farmers and farming professionals from across Europe in relation to the support, challenges and opportunities for new entrant farmers.
February 2, 2021
Tomnah’a Market Garden, a community-focused enterprise located at Comrie Croft in Perthshire, has been declared the winner of the NEWBIE UK award for New Entrant Farm Business of the Year for 2020. Tomnah’a is run by Cristy Gilbert,...
December 12, 2019
 An international confernece that brings together newbie award winners from all nine consortium members to network, get inspired and communicate their needs to policy makers. More information here.   Register here.
October 10, 2019
Could Farm Business Incubators provide a route into the industry for new entrants in Scotland? This question is set to be the focus of a special NEWBIE business seminar at AgriScot on 20th November. The NEWBIE project is a pan European...
August 8, 2019
Since 2007, Kindling Trust has been working for a just and ecologically sustainable society. Working with communities, farmers, activists and policy makers, they use food as a catalyst for environmental and social change. In addition to their...
July 7, 2019
Calling Scottish Growers The Organic Growers Alliance and the Landworkers Alliance are organising a regional get-together for those growing produce organically (or uncertified to organic standards) at a smaller scale and for local communities...
July 7, 2019
LEAP (loans for Enlightened Agriculture Programme) funding information event   Are you a community food business, agroecological producer, ethical retailer, food hub, CSA in the north of England? Want to develop & grow your business...
July 7, 2019
The Farm advisory service is offering three new entrant training events in July. See details below and follow the links to register.  
June 6, 2019
Join us at the Newbie "pod" at the Royal Highland show to attend the award presentation for the 2018 Newbie Award Winner. NFUS' Andrew McCornick will be presenting the Award. We will also have leading new entrant farmers from around...
May 5, 2019
Come along and find out what we do at Bigton Farm, where your food comes from and meet the cute calves, lambs and ducks! There will be a farm tour, then you can buy a burger from the BBQ or bring your own picnic and enjoy the view! Between...
May 5, 2019
Annual General Meeting Saturday 29th June, Arlington, East Sussex Dear ELC supporter, You are warmly invited to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 29th June 2019 from 2.00 – 4.30pm. The meeting will be held in...
May 5, 2019
From the Organizers: https://www.ethicalfarming.org/   "The industrial food producing system is broken. It is damaging our soil, our ecosystems and ourselves. We need to find ways to address the multiple challenges facing our...
May 5, 2019
All partner meetign in Sofia, Bulgaria. Members of the Newbie Project's 9 countries will meet to discuss the progress of hte project and share learnings for each country.
May 5, 2019
New ‘Start to Farm’ conference will bring aspiring farming entrepreneurs from across the UK together for motivation, inspiration and empowerment
May 5, 2019
Clear explanation and meaningful conversation are essential to the future of UK agriculture. Why now is the time to speak up for farming There has never been a more important time to talk with others about farming. We need to share best...
September 9, 2013

Rachel Creaney (Member of Staff)

Background

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The James Hutton Research Institute is the result of the merger in April 2011 of MLURI and SCRI. This merger formed a new powerhouse for research into food, land use, and climate change.